The Dirty 30. A coming of age? A thirty pack of Keystone beer? A moment where one begins to hit their sexual prime? We ponder which of these definitions applies to us as we enter into our 30th anniversary of SLUG Magazine. Do all of them apply? Do none of them? This is truly too deep a thought to consider as we look toward the future of the magazine and reflect on the days of old. Instead of drowning ourselves in a pool of tears and having a mid-mid-life crisis, we decided to throw a time warp party and invite out all our friends for a night of bingo, bananas and bombs of the Jager variety. Saturday night at Urban Lounge is almost always a good idea when you are looking for an interesting story to tell your work friends on Monday, and this week was no different. Whether you were looking to score some free SWAG, relax over a chill game of bingo, dance your heart out to a group of musicians dressed in home-made sesame street-esque attire or just grab a drink and play some custom-made arcade games—we had it all. Thanks to the melodic jams of Cool Banana, Durian Durian and Finale Grand, our anniversary party was given a soundtrack that would propel us into the next 30 years with that funky, yet sophisticated style we are always known for. As an added bonus, guests received a free screen-printed shirt at the door, ready to decorate to their hearts desire ensuring that we would all be dressed to impress as we surpass this milestone. If you missed out on our time warp party, there is no need to worry, as we have you covered on all the highlights in the gallery below. Next time, mark your calendar to see what we have in store for year 31.
The SLUG Mag ice luge waits patiently to deliver jager bombs to the anniversary patrons.
Our throwback bingo cards are a blast from SLUG’s past.
Our first bingo winner of the night was Derek Mellus who brought home a swag bag filled with SLUG goodies.
(L-R) Madi and Hilary hold down the SLUG Swag booth in Rye.
As the bingo games begin, our hosts call out the numbers for the eager players.
SLUG photographer John Barkiple hangs out with some friends while participating in the bingo game.
SLUG cover wallpaper is coming to a blacklight room near you!
Star Wars Cat has no time for your shenanigans.
Guest musician Josh Brown took the stage with Cool Banana to psych up the crowd for the night.
While waiting for the bands to go on, some SLUG Mag aficionado’s enjoy our latest issue.
While waiting for the bands to go on, some SLUG Mag aficionado’s enjoy our latest issue.
Cool Banana was a straight shot of adrenaline delivered right into your cerebral cortex.
Cool Banana’s cat drummer was on point throughout the night.
Cool Banana jumpstarted the night with a Sesame Street esq. style jam session.
Nothing sweeter than a Cool Banana bass riff delivered by a wizard in black.
Josh Brown + Cool Banana = mind melting madness in the best kind of way.
Senior Editor Alex Ortega is all smiles as Cool Banana took to the stage.
To play with Cool Banana one must have the upmost focus.
The piano notes from Cool Banana lifted our spirits and perked up our cheeks.
30 Years frozen in time for the SLUG Mag Time Warp.
The mystery bus demands you enter.
SLUG Crew is cheesin’ from ear to ear out at RYE Diner.
(L-R) Alex Topolewski, SLUG Executive Editor Angela Brown, Lindsay Heath and Sofia Scott enjoy some good drinks and good company over at the bar.
Bingo was a huge hit throughout the night with the excitement growing after every number read.
SLUG writer Tim Kronenberg made sure we all kept our spirits high while pouring out some killer jager bombs.
An unspecified senior editor takes his ice luge shot the more traditional way.
(L-R) SLUG writer and photographer extraordinaire Tyson Call poses with his wife Courtney.
As Durian Durian takes to the stage, a couple shares a warm embrace.
Over the loud tones of the music, a patron asks for another round at the bar.
Here we find Lead Designer Joshua Joye in his element, soaking in the music.
Nora Price of Durian Durian heads up the electric guitar mid performance.
Nora Price showcases her balancing skills while performing with Durian Durian
Enter: the Gallery of Fine Hyper Art
The line for the Jager Bomb Ice Luge kept growing throughout the night.
Urban Lounge has always played an incredible host for any number of events and tonight was no different.
(L-R) Riley and Aidan were thrilled to be a part of the Time Warp Anniversary Party.
Dave Payne is the proprietor of this fine establishment known as GOFTA: The Gallery of Fine Hyper Art.
Before the shirts go to market, they are given one final inspection.
Huge Brands was pumping out screen printed shirts like pancakes baking in an infrared oven.
Durian Durian made sure to take us through time with their transcendental performance.
The melodic tones accompanied by their performing arts pieces make Durian Durian much more than an auditory experience.
The best part about GOFTA is you will never know who will show up to challenge you at a game of Altered Beast.
Words to live by, courtesy of a stranger’s jacket.
Rye made sure to keep us all well hydrated throughout the night.
Finale Grand was the Grand Finale we all deserved.
Finale Grand helped close the night with his enigmatic beats.
(L-R) Wally Overstreet, Alisha Renee and Kalena Blatter are die hard SLUG fans.
